Our Regional Events

Building success stories

Thursday 30th September and Friday 31st September

A 2 Day Workshop for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

Do you have an innovative idea or a technology that you would like to take to market? As a regional SME or an entrepreneur interested in science and technology this workshop will help you to:

Understand the commercialisation lifecycle for innovative ideas and technologies
Develop an immediate plan to commercialise your idea
Improve and fine tune your investor pitch

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Business Matchmaking

Russia-Europe: Cooperation without Frontiers

7-8 June , Moscow 2010

This business matchmaking event is focused on SMEs bringing together more than 80 Russian companies and a large group of European companies. During one day more than 500 bilateral Russian-European meetings will take place involving cooperation agreements such as manufacturing R&D services, partnership proposals, investment projects and potential business partners in Europe and joint ventures.

For more information visit: www.ru-eu-cooperation-without-frontiers.com

To Register click here and return the completed registration form to graham.wilson@onenortheast.co.uk

Understanding Framework Programme 7

May, Northumberland/June, Durham/July, Newcastle

FP7 is one of the largest funding grants available in Europe to SMEs, large companies, research institutes and academia however the application process can often be a complex and time consuming process. To help organisations better understand the application process EEN North East will be running ½ day training workshops which are FREE

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Energy B2B Matchmaking Event

21st - 22nd April 2010

Warsaw, Poland

You are invited to participate in this Energy B2B Matchmaking Event in Warsaw.

B2B matchmaking is a networking and business contact forum covering a specially selected area of business to promote co-operation between companies and other organisations. The Energy B2B matchmaking Event targets the wind, solar, water and geothermal energy sectors, as well as biomass. Between 120 and 150 companies from 11 European countries are expected to particpate.

This event will take place at the same time as the European Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition 2010 - in Warsaw.

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Framework Programme 7
NMP Call 2010

Information Day Monday 15 March 2010
Copthorne Hotel, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne

Enterprise Europe North East England in conjunction with the NMP National Contact point is holding a National Information Day on the NMP call which will be available soon.

This event is aimed at companies, academics and other interested parties who are looking to submit proposals in the area of Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production technologies

The half day event will cover the Call Contents; Working with the Nano KTN; How to write a good proposal; Building Partnerships and will also include a case study of a North East company who have recently been successful in securing FP7 funding.

If you are interested in attending the event please click here to register
Click here for the event agenda

Creating Value from Innovation

A unique workshop aimed at improving the commercial awareness and skills of innovators, researchers and researched based companies.

The workshop will cover:

key themes and commercialisation steps
evaluating the commercial potential of an opportunity
alligning the idea with market needs and marketing of the idea
fitting the organisation of the idea
identifying IP strategies and managing risk

Tuesday 10th November 8.30am - 5.00pm

The Exchange, Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4SN

For more information contact Arun Harish on 0191 490 9361 or arun.harish@uk-cpi.com

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From Innovation to Commercialisation

Transforming Your Business

Do you have an innovative idea or a technology that you would like to take to market?

A unique workshop for the benefit of regional SMEs and pre start-up companies on the commercialisation of innovative ideas and technologies.

Thursday 24th September 6.00pm – 9.30pm:
The Exchange, Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 48F
A welcome buffet, introduction to commercialisation and networking activities.

Friday 25th September 9.30am – 4.30pm:
The Exchange, Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 48F Pitch your ideas, develop your concept, define your direction and generate a plan for success.

For more information please contact:

Dr Arun Harish
Enterprise Europe Network
arun.harish@uk-cpi.com
Tel: 0191 490 9361

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SME Week Event

As part of the first European SME Week the Enterprise Europe Network North East are holding a ‘Winning Tenders’ Seminar’

8th May 2009 at the Fisherman’s Lodge, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne.

This seminar is for small and medium sized enterprises looking to identify, bid and win public sector contracts.
For more information or to register please contact Sarah Potter on:
01740 625 779 or sarah.potter@onenortheast.co.uk